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Pembroke Chair
John G. Brown, Jr.
Elected townwide · 9 terms in this record
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2020–2021 Board
On split votes, Brown voted the same way as…
- Tracy Marino67% (4 of 6)
- Rebecca Coletta17% (1 of 6)
- Jessica M. Rushing17% (1 of 6)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2020–2021 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Brown as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
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Attendance
At the start of 29 of 29 Select Board meetings in 2020–2021 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (29)
- Jun 9, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 19, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 5, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 14, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 7, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 24, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 17, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 10, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 24, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 17, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 8, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 28, 2021 · Joint: Present
- Jan 13, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 30, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 16, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 2, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 18, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 4, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 21, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 7, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 23, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 9, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 26, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 5, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 22, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 15, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 8, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 30, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 24, 2020 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2020–2021 Board
Jun 9Reappoint Kristianne Cullinane and Robert Kenney to the Advisory…Motion: To reappoint Kristianne Cullinane and Robert Kenney to the Advisory CommitteePassed Unanimous, 5 present · Brown: Yes
June 9, 2021: Reappoint Kristianne Cullinane and Robert Kenney to the Advisory Committee
To reappoint Kristianne Cullinane and Robert Kenney to the Advisory Committee
Voted: Yes
Joint vote with another board (count as written: 5/0); only the Select Board members' votes are shown. The motion was made by Dodge, who is not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dodge moved to reappoint Kristianne Cullinane and Robert Kenney to the Advisory Committee; Ms. Peterson seconded the motion. By roll call vote: 5/0: Brown - yes; Coletta - yes; Marino - yes; Rushing - yes, Trabucco - yes with Mr. Dodge voting yes and Ms. Peterson voting yes for a total 7/0 of the combined body..”
Apr 14Postpone town meeting to June 22nd and postpone the…Motion: To postpone town meeting to June 22nd and postpone the town…Passed 3–2 · Brown: Yes
April 14, 2021: Postpone town meeting to June 22nd and postpone the town election to June 26, indoor town meeting
To postpone town meeting to June 22nd and postpone the town election to June 26, indoor town meeting
Voted: Yes
Yes: Brown, Marino, TrabuccoNo: Coletta, Rushing
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown moved to postpone town meeting to June 22nd and postpone the town election to June 26, indoor town meeting; Ms. Marino seconded the motion. By roll call vote: 3/2: Brown - yes; Coletta - no; Marino - yes; Rushing - no, Trabucco - yes..” (Motion: Brown, second: Marino)
Apr 7Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of…Motion: To approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Pembroke…Passed 4–0 · Brown: Yes
April 7, 2021: Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Pembroke and AFSCME Clerical unit
To approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Pembroke and AFSCME Clerical unit
Voted: Yes
Yes: Brown, Coletta, Marino, TrabuccoAbstained: Rushing
From the minutes
“Ms. Coletta moved to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Pembroke and AFSCME Clerical unit; Mr. Brown seconded the motion. By roll call vote: 4/0/1: Brown - yes; Coletta - yes; Marino - yes; Trabucco - yes with Ms. Rushing abstaining..” (Motion: Coletta, second: Brown)
Mar 24Confirm that the town should take steps to move…Motion: To confirm that the town should take steps to move forward…Passed 3–2 · Brown: Yes
March 24, 2021: Confirm that the town should take steps to move forward with preparation for the annual town meeting, special town meeting, on May 11th as provided for in our bylaws
To confirm that the town should take steps to move forward with preparation for the annual town meeting, special town meeting, on May 11th as provided for in our bylaws
Voted: Yes
Yes: Brown, Coletta, TrabuccoNo: Marino, Rushing
From the minutes
“Ms. Coletta moved that the Board confirm that the town should take steps to move forward with preparation for the annual town meeting, special town meeting, on May 11th as provided for in our bylaws. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. By roll call vote: 3/2: Brown - yes; Coletta - yes; Marino - no; Rushing - no, Trabucco - yes..” (Motion: Coletta, second: Brown)
Mar 24Approve temporary alteration of premises licenses for outdoor dining…Motion: To approve temporary alteration of premises licenses for outdoor dining with…Passed 4–0 · Brown: Yes
March 24, 2021: Approve temporary alteration of premises licenses for outdoor dining with ambient noise and acoustic music for the slate of Pembroke restaurants as presented, asubject to the approval of the...
To approve temporary alteration of premises licenses for outdoor dining with ambient noise and acoustic music for the slate of Pembroke restaurants as presented, asubject to the approval of the Police Chief and Fire Chief, and to inspection by the Health Agent, Building Inspector and Planning office, licenses to expire November 1, 2021
Voted: Yes
Yes: Brown, Marino, Rushing, TrabuccoAbstained: Coletta
From the minutes
“Ms. Marino moved to approve temporary alteration of premises licenses for outdoor dining with ambient noise and acoustic music for the slate of Pembroke restaurants as presented, asubject to the approval of the Police Chief and Fire Chief, and to inspection by the Health Agent, Building Inspector and Planning office, licenses to expire November 1, 2021. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. By roll call vote: 4/0/1: Brown - yes; Marino - yes; Rushing - yes, Trabucco - yes with Ms. Coletta abstaining..” (Motion: Marino, second: Brown)
Mar 10Adopt the proclamation declaring Pembroke a Purple Heart Community…Motion: To adopt the proclamation declaring Pembroke a Purple Heart Community recognizing…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Brown: Yes
March 10, 2021: Adopt the proclamation declaring Pembroke a Purple Heart Community recognizing August 7 as Purple Heart Day
To adopt the proclamation declaring Pembroke a Purple Heart Community recognizing August 7 as Purple Heart Day
Voted: Yes
The minutes leave out the word "moved" ("Ms. Rushing to adopt to the proclamation ...").
From the minutes
“Ms. Rushing to adopt to the proclamation declaring Pembroke a Purple Heart Community recognizing August 7" as Purple Heart Day. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. By roll call vote: 5/0: Brown - yes; Coletta - yes; Marino ~ yes; Rushing - yes, Trabucco - yes..” (Motion: Rushing, second: Brown)
Mar 10Waive the Right of First Refusal for 84 Hazelwood…Motion: To waive the Right of First Refusal for 84 Hazelwood DrivePassed 4–1 · Brown: Yes
March 10, 2021: Waive the Right of First Refusal for 84 Hazelwood Drive
To waive the Right of First Refusal for 84 Hazelwood Drive
Voted: Yes
Yes: Brown, Marino, Rushing, TrabuccoNo: Coletta
From the minutes
“Ms. Rushing moved to waive the Right of First Refusal for 84 Hazelwood Drive; Mr. Brown seconded the motion. By roll call vote: 4/1: Brown - yes; Coletta - no; Marino - yes; Rushing - yes, Trabucco - yes..” (Motion: Rushing, second: Brown)
Feb 24Grant Nouria Energy Wholesale d/b/a Nouria a Common Victualer's…Motion: To grant Nouria Energy Wholesale d/b/a Nouria a Common Victualer's License…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Brown: Yes
February 24, 2021: Grant Nouria Energy Wholesale d/b/a Nouria a Common Victualer's License in accordance with the provisions of MGL c140 s2 to be exercised at 226 Church Street in Pembroke
To grant Nouria Energy Wholesale d/b/a Nouria a Common Victualer's License in accordance with the provisions of MGL c140 s2 to be exercised at 226 Church Street in Pembroke
Voted: Yes
The minutes say "JR moved"; Jessica Rushing is the only member with those initials, so she is shown as the mover.
From the minutes
“JR moved to grant Nouria Energy Wholesale d/b/a Nouria a Common Victualer's License in accordance with the provisions of MGL c140 s2 to be exercised at 226 Church Street in Pembroke. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. By roll call 5/0: Rushing - yes, Coletta - yes, Marino - yes, Brown - yes, Trabucco - yes..” (Motion: Rushing, second: Brown)
Jan 28Appoint Mr. Kennedy as interim School Committee member (joint…Passed 2–2 · Brown: Yes
January 28, 2021 (Joint meeting): Appoint Mr. Kennedy as interim School Committee member (joint vote with the School Committee)
Voted: Yes
Yes: Brown, MarinoNo: Coletta, RushingAbstained: TrabuccoJoint vote with the School Committee: 6 yes, 2 no, 1 abstaining counting both boards; School Committee member Mr. Boyle nominated Mr. Kennedy. Only the Select Board members' votes are shown. Joint vote with another board (count as written: 6/2/1); only the Select Board members' votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trabucco called for a vote regarding the nomination of Mr. Kennedy. By roll call vote: 6/2/1: Agnew - yes, Boyle - yes, Scholl - yes, Tropeano- yes, Brown - yes; Coletta - no; Marino - yes; Rushing - no, with Trabucco abstaining..”
Jan 28Appoint Mr. Quigley as interim School Committee member (joint…Failed 2–2 · Brown: No
January 28, 2021 (Joint meeting): Appoint Mr. Quigley as interim School Committee member (joint vote with the School Committee)
Voted: No
Yes: Coletta, RushingNo: Brown, MarinoAbstained: TrabuccoJoint vote with the School Committee: 2 yes, 6 no, 1 abstaining counting both boards; Ms. Coletta nominated Mr. Quigley and Ms. Rushing seconded. Only the Select Board members' votes are shown. Joint vote with another board (count as written: 2/6/1); only the Select Board members' votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trabucco called for a vote regarding the nomination of Mr. Quigley. By roll call vote: 2/6/1: Agnew - no, Boyle - no, Scholl - no, Tropeano- no, Brown - no; Coletta - yes; Marino - no; Rushing - yes, with Trabucco abstaining..” (Motion: Coletta)
Votes with no disagreement (94)
From the Pembroke Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center and Document Center. We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos of current members: Town of Pembroke Select Board page; Steven Ciciotti from WATD 95.9 (April 2025 candidate forum story). Former members show initials.
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